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Now more than ever, a strong and independent news media is crucial to supporting an informed public and a well-functioning democracy. To that end, the federal government has released draft legislative proposals that would make adjustments to previously announced tax measures to support news organizations across the country.
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Google has launched a global Journalism Emergency Relief Fund through the Google News Initiative to support small and medium-sized news organizations producing original news for local communities in countries around the world, including Canada.
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Last week, the federal government announced plans to give $500 million to Canada's arts, sports and cultural sectors as they weather the COVID-19 pandemic. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault said that assistance would apply to the media sector.
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This is a continually-updated list of emergency funding programs that are open to Canadian news organizations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A poll by the Angus Reid Institute in March 2020 finds that 55% of Canadian adults trust news media for information about COVID-19.
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Winners of the 2019 National Newspaper Awards will be announced on Friday, May 1. Because of COVID-19, the annual NNA gala to announce winners has been cancelled. Instead, the announcements will be made in a webcast.
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The Ontario Community Newspapers Foundation (OCNF), the charity established by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association in 1986, has launched a donation portal allowing interested newspaper readers to donate to their local community newspaper in support of local journalism.
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In light of the coronavirus outbreak, News Media Canada has decided to postpone the 2020 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNAwards). We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will announce a launch date later in the year, when deemed appropriate.
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Postmedia Network Inc. has launched ‘Postmedia Supports’, a program to help raise awareness and funds and to provide local support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News Media Canada has developed a new industry promotion ad to help engage your readers and support local businesses and your community. Choose from a variety of print and digital ad sizes and formats or download the InDesign source files to create your own custom size.
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Readers in markets across British Columbia have taken to showing their support for local news by taking out advertisements.
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Are you a media manager that is looking to hire? News Media Canada's 'Job Beat' job board should be your one-stop shop. Job listings are free of charge to members of News Media Canada and Local Journalism Initiative host news organizations. Send your job listing to services@newsmediacanada.ca.
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Black Press Media has launched their #WereInThisTogether campaign, as a way to showcase the feel-good stories of resilience and compassion during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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